Meet Jamaal Jackson
Innovator of Cross the Finish Line
“Keep moving forward, even when you don’t see the light of the end of the tunnel. You will encounter barriers, it’s nothing that you won’t be able to overcome."
Q & A
Q1: What is your background and what are you doing now?
A1: “I’ve been coaching college basketball since 2004. I’m currently the Head Men’s Basketball Coach as well as an instructor in the College of Exercise Science at Kentucky State University."
Q2: What inspired you to create your technology?
A2: "I actually created it for my Capstone Project to complete my doctoral studies at Morehead State University. I saw how this is needed and can be helpful to schools, so I’ve continued with innovation."
Q3: What has been the most rewarding part of creating your technology?
A3: "Building a team and capitalizing on the expertise of different people."
Q4: What community resources would you recommend to other innovators?
A4: "I’ve learned a great deal from participating in the LaunchBlue Programs, KYNETIC, has helped me a great deal, and Jericho Wilkerson from Kentucky Commercialization Ventures has provided guidance from day one."
Q5: What is one piece of advice you would share to anyone considering becoming an innovator?
A5: “Keep moving forward, even when you don’t see the light of the end of the tunnel. You will encounter barriers, it’s nothing that you won’t be able to overcome."